PROFESSIONAL EVENTS

These events are not intended for the general public but rather for professionals. These are opportunities for professionals to connect, network and grow in their ability to help those struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating.

Psychopharmacology and Recent Advances in the Treatment of Eating DisordersWednesday, February 28th 11:30am-1:00pmLocation: Ridgeview InstituteCEU EventEvent Contact: Jocelyn Weiss jweiss@waldenbehavioralcare.com or 770-458-8711 X318This presentation will provide practicing physicians, medical professionals and clinicians with an overview of the medical management of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder. The presentation will focus on the underlying neurobiology of eating disorders and how psychopharmacology can play a role in treatment. In addition, recent research outlining best practices in eating disorder treatment will be presented. Discussion will be centered on the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach and it's impact on a person's recovery. Lunch will be provided.

Past events

Networking Luncheon: Learn About EDINFebruary 6th from 12:00-1:30pmLocation:EDIN OfficeRSVP to Page LoveEDIN is delighted to be partnering with Page Love, RDN to host the next RD/therapist networking luncheon. Please join EDIN at our new office space to learn more about new EDIN programming and Love Your Body Month activities. Meet our new Executive Director, Marci Soran as she shares exciting updates about EDIN. Page Love, RDN, EDIN board member, and Angel Brutus, PsyD, EDIN, advisory council member, will present "Running On Empty" an eating disorder awareness and prevention curriculum and Danielle Dollinger, Outreach Program Director, will speak about upcoming events such as the fabulous 8th Annual Celebrity Dance Challenge, and Love Your Body Month (February) and EDIN's rich programming offerings.

DBT and Eating Disorders*February 16 from 9:00-3:30Location:Anxiety and Stress Management Institute Cost: $105 Early Registration (ends Friday, February 2); $145 Regular Registration (after February 2)5 Core CEs – Psychologists, LPCs, LCSWs) (LMFTs – Related Hours)Register: http://www.stressmgt.net/workshops.htm Treating eating disorders is a complex and multifaceted process. Ethically, we must utilize evidence based treatments to deliver the most efficacious treatment to people with such serious and life threatening disorders. Dialectical behavior therapy is rapidly becoming the treatment of choice for the treatment of emotional regulation and countless other mental health struggles. Principles of mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, radical acceptance, and interpersonal effectiveness will be applied to the treatment of eatingdisorders. This five hour workshop will focus on the new diagnostic criteria for eating disorders as defined by the DSM-V, and the treatment of eating disorders will be articulated. Dialectical behavior therapy will be described, and the application of DBT to the specific concerns of eating disorders will be provided. Participants will gain an enthusiasm for this helpful and effective treatment.

Life Beyond Your Eating Disorders: Useful Tools for Recovery and How to Use Your Voice for ChangeFriday, February 16thLocation and Time TBD RSVP Required : RSVP HERE There is Life Beyond Eating Disorders. This program will demonstrate tools useful for moving through recovery from an eating disorder. These strategies can be utilized by the therapist, client, and support system. A set of practical tools will be shared to assist in stopping self-sabotage and sidestep triggers, strengthening the healthy, positive voice, quieting the eating-disorder voice, overcoming fear and embrace change, and letting go of all-or-nothing thinking. In addition, discussions on how to use your voice for good and advocate for change for the eating disorder community will be discussed.

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